Payne, Raymond J. of Canton passed away on July 22, 2019, after an accident that contributed to a
decline in health. Raymond was born 4/26/35 and raised in Mission Hill. He worked as a roofer;
loved the Sox, the Pats and Nantasket Beach; and enjoyed many good times over the years with the
wonderful people in his life.
Raymond, husband, and best friend to the most beautiful woman in his world for 50+ years, the late
Lorraine (Phillips); fun and loving dad of Julie Payne Murphy and her husband Jim of Canton and
Allison Payne Michalski and her husband Mark of Plymouth; biggest fan of grandson David Murphy
and David’s fiance, Megan Nee. Brother to Robert, David, Paul, Arlene, Geraldine, Carol, Sandra,
Linda, Deborah, and the late Leslie, Tommy and Joan; Brother-in-law to Margie, Lenny and the late
Ann Phillips. Also survived by many dear family members and very special friends, including Sonny
Paige, the late Carolyn Barboza, and late little pal, Freddie.
Raymond will be privately honored in a celebration of life gathering.
Donations in honor of Raymond can be made to Plymouth Rehab and Health Care Center (for the
Resident Activity Fund), 123 South St., Plymouth, MA 02360 or to the Quincy Animal Shelter, 56
Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169.